INFIDEL

INFIDEL CRNA

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  1. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    How much would you like to bet that if I did NOT have CRNA after my name, that would have been one of the first

  2. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Isn't anyone going to accuse me of being jealous?? Come on, you KNOW you want

  3. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    OR internet

  4. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    OK I guess I will ask the question. If it is not worth either of your time and energy, why waste time and energy responding to the post? I still think nurses putting entire alphabets behind their name...

  5. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Nahh not really I. find it silly and nothing more. If people need ego strokes like lots of letters on their name badge.... knock yourself out. I would use just plain RN.... but by statute I have to...

  6. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    I worked hard for that diploma yaddah yaddah yaddah....besides I think it wold be cool CRNA LPN... and YES my LPN license is STILL on file in inactive mode. In case this anesthesia thing does not work...

  7. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Aww why leave off the CCRN? I worked hard for it, yadda yadda

  8. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Only in nursing would an ENTIRE article be published on titles..... the fact there is a PREFFERED way to list all these titles and has been quantified makes my teeth

  9. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    OK I'll bite,,, whats a CNRN and

  10. Stop The Title Madness

    INFIDEL replied to INFIDEL's topic in General Nursing

    Actually you do NOT have to have a BSN to get an MSN. there are programs awarding MSNs to people with bachelors in other

  11. Aetna and Propofol MAC reimbursement

    INFIDEL replied to zrmorgan's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    The device they might be referring to could be the one in this article.http://www.cja-jca.org/cgi/reprint/46/3/235.pdf TGI Target Controlled Infusions. It is computer controlled and takes severla...

  12. Spinal for Lipo

    INFIDEL replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    It depends on the level of sedation you are going to give with the SAB. As for airway concerns with weight. These people are not NORMALLY morbidly obese so the airway is not USUALLY compromised by...

  13. Any African American CRNA's around?

    INFIDEL replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Maybe Non-African Americans have witnessed things or come in contact with individuals who've either gone through it or have themselves been guilty of mistreatment while in the program. Sorry all white...

  14. Any African American CRNA's around?

    INFIDEL replied to CandyGyrl's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was once told that you've got to have "thick skin" to go into this career because it's not very inviting to begin with-- but some will have it tougher than others. For the most part the person...

  15. Why do you want to be a CRNA

    INFIDEL replied to rice8020's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Actually, when I was doing admission interviews for CRNA school, I found it somewhat refreshing when an applicant at least TOUCHED on the money. I have to admit the money WAS one of the top 3 reasons...

  16. Spinal for Lipo

    INFIDEL replied to bwt02's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I agree and have seen it done. I see no reason to tube them also... kind of defeats the purpose of the

  17. How to get good grades in nursing school?

    INFIDEL replied to rhp123's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    Most nursing school and pre nursing program grades are inflated,,, thus the 90= an A. In no other professional education program would this be tolerated. And guess what? A 90 is not an A in most...

  18. CRNA vs. anesthesiologist

    INFIDEL replied to jermaughan0814's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    Ohhhh about $100 to $200 K a year and driving a Carerra Turbo vs a Cayman

  19. When did you decide to become a CRNA?

    INFIDEL replied to nursic's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    I was called in to cover for one of the RNs who called in on an, oh so frequent,Friday night immune system collapse.I had worked a 10 hour day during the day and was really feeling sorry for myself...

  20. Old Nurse looking to start a new career

    INFIDEL replied to confusednurse1's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    I was 40 when I went back. Should have done it when I was in my 20s like my wife did. You will NOt regret it... do whatever it takes. its the best job in nursing

  21. science GPA

    INFIDEL replied to ljmb's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

  22. SIU E Waiting List

    INFIDEL replied to RNKLTYM's topic in Student Registered Nurse Anesthetist

    No, it is NOT dumb.. it actually shows how badly they want into a program,, as for screwing someone else...get used to it.. this is NOT NP school.. no warm hugs.. its a meritocracy. If they have a...

  23. Anyone start school over 50?

    INFIDEL replied to Lesli61's topic in Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, CRNA

    If you mean CRNA school after 50. I have had one student over 50 do it.. He was career Army enlisted infantry and what we call a hardbelly.He was one of the most motivated,hardworking student i have...